François Feldman
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François Feldman is a French singer. He had a great success in the 1980s and the 1990s in France.
, Stevie Wonder
and James Brown
, among other artists. His father gave him his first guitar at fourteen years of age, and François won first prize several times in the radio contests he entered. He created his first group at the age of 14 and appeared in a few clubs. In 1980, Feldman recorded his first song, "You Want Every Night", then "Ma Petite Vidéo" in 1982, "Folle sur les bords" in 1983 summer, "Wally boule noire" and "Obsession" in 1984, and finally "Amour de corridor" in 1985, but all these singles remained unsuccessful.
In 1986, he became famous with his song "Rien que pour toi" which reached number 12 on the SNEP Singles Chart and sold 200,000 units. Thereafter, Feldman had many hits in France, becoming a well established star in France. He has sold very well over his 25-year career, selling about ten million albums in several countries, including Belgium, Italy, Canada and Japan.
Released in 1989, his second studio album entitled Une Présence was more successful and contains several hit singles, such as "Joue pas
", recorded as a duet with Joniece Jamison, "Les Valses de Vienne
", "Petit Frank
" and "C'est toi qui m'as fait" which were all top-2 hits in France. The same year, he wrote the hit single "J'aurais voulu te dire" for Caroline Legrand
. This album was followed by Magic Boul'vard, released in 1991, and provided to Feldman a third number one hit in France, "Joy
", a song dedicated to the singer's daughter.
Since 1993, and his album Indigo, Feldman has been less successful and unable to repeat his previous feats on the charts. Despite releasing four albums, he has been almost absent from the media and his sales have become more restricted. He currently continues his artistic career giving popular concerts throughout France.
In 2007, "Rien que pour toi" was covered by Tatiana Laurens who took part in the French TV reality show Secret Story
.
Live albums
Compilations
Biography
The young François Feldman spent his adolescence listening soul music, including songs by Marvin GayeMarvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
, Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
and James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, among other artists. His father gave him his first guitar at fourteen years of age, and François won first prize several times in the radio contests he entered. He created his first group at the age of 14 and appeared in a few clubs. In 1980, Feldman recorded his first song, "You Want Every Night", then "Ma Petite Vidéo" in 1982, "Folle sur les bords" in 1983 summer, "Wally boule noire" and "Obsession" in 1984, and finally "Amour de corridor" in 1985, but all these singles remained unsuccessful.
In 1986, he became famous with his song "Rien que pour toi" which reached number 12 on the SNEP Singles Chart and sold 200,000 units. Thereafter, Feldman had many hits in France, becoming a well established star in France. He has sold very well over his 25-year career, selling about ten million albums in several countries, including Belgium, Italy, Canada and Japan.
Released in 1989, his second studio album entitled Une Présence was more successful and contains several hit singles, such as "Joue pas
Joue pas
"Joue pas" is a 1989 song recorded by French artist François Feldman, in duet with the American singer Joniece Jamison. It was released as a single from Feldman's album Une Présence in July 1989, and was his fifth single overall...
", recorded as a duet with Joniece Jamison, "Les Valses de Vienne
Les Valses de Vienne
"Les Valses de Vienne" is a 1989 song recorded by the French artist François Feldman. It was the second single from his 1989 album, Une Présence, and was released in November 1989...
", "Petit Frank
Petit Frank
"Petit Frank" is a 1989 song recorded by the French singer and songwriter François Feldman. It was the fourth single from his 1989 album, Une Présence, and was released in October 1990...
" and "C'est toi qui m'as fait" which were all top-2 hits in France. The same year, he wrote the hit single "J'aurais voulu te dire" for Caroline Legrand
Caroline Legrand
Caroline Legrand is a 1980s French singer, primarily known for her 1989 hit "J'aurais voulu te dire".-Musical career:She was recruited by the French singer François Feldman after being the first winner of the 'Tremplin de la chanson française' that the Parisian nightclub L'Orange Bleue organized.In...
. This album was followed by Magic Boul'vard, released in 1991, and provided to Feldman a third number one hit in France, "Joy
Joy (song)
"Joy" is a 1992 song recorded by French singer-songwriter François Feldman. It was the third single from his third album Magic Boul'vard, and was released in the first days of February 1992...
", a song dedicated to the singer's daughter.
Since 1993, and his album Indigo, Feldman has been less successful and unable to repeat his previous feats on the charts. Despite releasing four albums, he has been almost absent from the media and his sales have become more restricted. He currently continues his artistic career giving popular concerts throughout France.
In 2007, "Rien que pour toi" was covered by Tatiana Laurens who took part in the French TV reality show Secret Story
Secret Story 2007 (France)
Secret Story 2007 was the third edition of the French version of the reality show Big Brother carrying on from the previous similar show, Loft Story. It aired on TF1 and was presented by the same presenter of Loft Story, Benjamin Castaldi...
.
Albums
Studio albums- 1987 : Vivre vivre – #9
- 1989 : Une PrésenceUne PrésenceUne Présence is a 1989 album recorded by French singer François Feldman. It provided two number one, two number two and one number seven singles in France. It remains to date the singer's most successful album, achieving Diamond status. The album also helped launch the career of American vocalist...
– #2 - 1991 : Magic Boul'vard – #4
- 1993 : Indigo – #13
- 1995 : À contre-jour
- 1997 : Couleurs d'origine – #65
- 2004 : Des Larmes et de l'Amour – #132
Live albums
- 1992 : Bercy 92 – #5
Compilations
- 1996 : Two Feldman – #3
- 2008 : Gold
Singles
- 1982 : "You Want Every Night"
- 1982 : "Ma Petite Vidéo"
- 1983 : "Folle sur les bords"
- 1984 : "Wally boule noire"
- 1984 : "Obsession"
- 1985 : "Amour de corridor"
- 1986 : "Rien que pour toi" – #12
- 1987 : "Demain c'est toi"
- 1988 : "Slave" – #5
- 1988 : "Je te retrouverai" – #19
- 1989 : "Le Mal de toi" – #9
- 1989 : "Joue pasJoue pas"Joue pas" is a 1989 song recorded by French artist François Feldman, in duet with the American singer Joniece Jamison. It was released as a single from Feldman's album Une Présence in July 1989, and was his fifth single overall...
" – #2 - 1989 : "Les Valses de VienneLes Valses de Vienne"Les Valses de Vienne" is a 1989 song recorded by the French artist François Feldman. It was the second single from his 1989 album, Une Présence, and was released in November 1989...
" – #1 - 1990 : "C'est toi qui m'as fait" – #2
- 1990 : "Petit FrankPetit Frank"Petit Frank" is a 1989 song recorded by the French singer and songwriter François Feldman. It was the fourth single from his 1989 album, Une Présence, and was released in October 1990...
" – #1 - 1991 : "J'ai peur" – #7
- 1991 : "Le serpent qui danse" – #15
- 1991 : "Magic' Boul'vard" – #12
- 1992 : "JoyJoy (song)"Joy" is a 1992 song recorded by French singer-songwriter François Feldman. It was the third single from his third album Magic Boul'vard, and was released in the first days of February 1992...
– #1 - 1992 : "Tombé d'amour" – #8
- 1992 : "Existe" (live) – #45
- 1993 : "Elle est bien trop belle"
- 1994 : "Fais tomber la pluie"
- 1994 : "Le P'tit Cireur"
- 1995 : "Destination" – #49
- 1995 : "Exit de la nuit"
- 1996 : "Comme un film"
- 1997 : "J'aurais voulu te dire" – #41
- ? : "Evadée du volcan"
- ? : "Les Violons tziganes"
- ? : "Tes Désirs"